Jayson Amason received his Private Pilot Certificate on May 7th in 979CA with examiner Charlie McDougal. He is pictured with Chief Flight Instructor Erin Michael.

Jayson Amason has had a desire to learn to fly since he can remember. He was born and raised in the Seadrift/Calhoun County area. He moved away, graduated from Ball High Galveston then returned and started Amason Air in 1995 in Seadrift, Texas. He currently resides in Port Lavaca.

In October 2002, he finally made the decision to begin flight training. Jayson never thought it would be such an extended training course.

“I started with a small flying school that really didn’t have the facilities and training programs that met my needs. I’m not saying they were not capable of training but it wasn’t what I needed to stay focused,” said Amason. “So, after training for a while, work and personal incidents seemed to intrude my fun activities – my Private Pilot Certificate was put on hold.”

Eventually, Calhoun Air Center opened in Port Lavaca and he started flying at the new flight school. The flight school now operates out of Victoria, Texas.

“Wow — the training planes and the staff were amazing and so professional,” he said. “The new school and advanced training completed my unfinished foundation that was needed and also started enhancing my flying skills. Thank you and kudos to Calhoun Air Center.”

Flying has taught Jayson to slow down, focus and enjoy an activity that is completely rewarding.

“Jayson has been an inspiring student to work with. He began his aviation journey over ten years ago,” commented Erin Michael, Chief Flight Instructor. “I have been flying with him since November and through hard work and determination Jayson passed his Private Pilot Check ride today. I am inspired by his choice not to give up on his dream of aviation!”

Jayson intends on using his private license as a hobby and family fun. He says they are all waiting patiently for him to take them on their first flight. He can hardly wait for it either! They are looking forward to finding different places to visit which are nearby; eventually planning on longer trips.

“I would encourage a person to follow your dream of flying and turn your dream into reality,” said Amason. “It’s a great learning experience and the sky is the limit. You will be happy with the hard work.”